Two individuals convicted in a case involving the rape of a 13-year-old girl in the United Kingdom have gone missing before the commencement of the sentencing phase. Law enforcement agencies in the UK have initiated a search operation to track down the two fugitives. The development was reported by Bangladeshi media outlets Kaler Kantho and Bangladesh Pratidin.

Incident Details

According to sources, the two individuals were found guilty by a UK court in a case concerning the rape of a 13-year-old girl. However, they fled before the next stage of the judicial process, which involved the formal sentencing. The identities and detailed information about the two fugitives have not yet been officially disclosed.

Manhunt Underway

UK law enforcement has launched a comprehensive search operation to apprehend the two absconding individuals. Local police, along with other agencies, are reported to be involved in the operation. As of now, their whereabouts remain unknown.

Legal Proceedings and Next Steps

While it is not unprecedented, the act of fleeing after conviction and before sentencing in a serious crime like rape is considered a grave matter within the UK's legal system. Authorities are continuing their efforts to arrest them swiftly and have reportedly appealed to the public for any information regarding their whereabouts.